Stay Smarter

Probably, the most vital thing of all to know about staying here is related to noise. Key West is one loud town and Truman Avenue happens to be a busy street. If you are even remotely a light sleeper, do not forget at any cost-in fact, better still buy an extra pair-of really good quality earplugs or bring along your favorite white noise machine. The feral chickens and roosters that seem by some miracle to have survived all over this island are actually protected by law-and they start crowing well before sunrise.

Because the property has kitchens, make a plan to visit Fausto’s Food Palace, the classic local grocery store over on nearby Fleming Street. Having water and beer and breakfast supplies in your fridge will save you a fortune-allowing you to enjoy a slow morning on your porch before the heat of the day sets in. Also consider renting a bicycle for the duration of your stay. Key West is flat and small, having a bike allows you zip to Fort Zach beach or the seaport much faster than walking and much cheaper than parking a car.

And last but not least, parking. If you have a rental car, talk to management beforehand and see if a spot is available on-site. If not, be very careful where you park on the street. The residential spots marked "Residential Parking" are strictly enforced, and you will be towed or ticketed if you park in a space designated for locals.[12] It is often stress-free to just return the rental car upon arrival and rent a scooter or golf cart if you really need motorized transport.